time lag
noun [ C ]
ukus(also time lapse)a delay that exists between two related things happening:
We expect to see increases in profitable returns from our overseas investments with a time lag of two to three years.
a time lag between There is always a time lag between a loss of competitiveness and what shows up in export figures.
a time lag in (doing) sth Because of the time lag in convening the meeting, shares were suspended for a full day.